Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Montpellier
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Montpellier will cost around £ 192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 192.
Train schedule Madrid to Montpellier
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Fastest train times from Madrid to Montpellier
Fastest Journey
6 h 20 m
Average
6 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
720 km
Of the 1 trains that leave Madrid for Montpellier every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 720 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Overview: Train from Madrid to Montpellier
 | Distance | 446 miles (719 km) |
 | Average train duration | 6 h 20 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £117 (€133) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train companies | Renfe-SNCF or Renfe AVE |
Trains from Madrid to Montpellier cover the 446 miles (719 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 20 min with our travel partners like Renfe-SNCF or Renfe AVE. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £43, but the average price of train tickets is £117. Travellers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Train providers: AVE trains Madrid to Montpellier
AVE trains will get you to Montpellier from Madrid from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
AVE offers excellent high-speed train services in Spain, including the route from Madrid to Montpellier. Omio, as an official Renfe AVE partner, shows you AVE train timetables so you can choose the fastest and cheapest Madrid to Montpellier train ticket. The distance to Montpellier from Madrid on AVE is approximately 446 miles (719 km) and prices start as low as £43 on Omio.
Renfe AVE has a wide variety of ticket types with special offers such as Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets. If you are a regular Renfe customer, you can apply discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card at Omio when purchasing an AVE ticket.
The AVE trains are the most popular from Renfe, with the most timetables throughout the day. Their trains offer a restaurant, WiFi, toilets, entertainment on board and, most importantly, the highest speed to reach your destination. As one of the fastest trains in the entire world, AVE trains reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes and connect the main Spanish cities in just a few hours. Reserve your AVE tickets with Omio today!
- Average Price: £43
Travel Tips: Trains from Madrid to Montpellier
Are there COVID-19 travel restrictions for trains between Madrid and Montpellier?
Travel by train between Madrid, Spain and Montpellier, France is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Montpellier from Madrid restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Madrid?
Entry Requirements:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Health declaration required
What are the safety rules to follow in Montpellier, France?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 17/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Madrid and Montpellier closer to your date of departure here.
Are there travel restrictions, such as quarantine measures, in place when returning to Madrid, Spain from Montpellier, France?
Return travel from France to Spain is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Madrid from Montpellier?
Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from Montpellier?
Requirements for reentering:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Health screen upon arrival
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
What are the safety rules to follow in Madrid, Spain?
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 16/05/2022. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Madrid from Montpellier.
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Which train station in Madrid goes to Montpellier? Which train station do I come into Montpellier from Madrid?
There are a few train stations in Madrid to start your trip from including Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid Méndez Alvaro. In Montpellier you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Montpellier Saint-Roch, Montpellier-Sud-de-France and Montpellier.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Where is the departure train station in Madrid located? Where is the arrival train station in Montpellier located?
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Montpellier Saint-Roch, located 3.3 miles (5.4 km) away from the city centre.
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Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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